Photo by Diana Haecker RUNNING FOR WES— Over 200 Nomeites ran in a fundraiser Saturday for Wes Perkins who was mauled by a bear and is on a long road to recovery in a hospital in Seattle. See story page 20

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VOLUME CXI NO. 24 JUNE 16, 2011 Council hikes property tax by 71 percent

By Sandra L. Medearis FY-12 budget, they said. The mill The Nome Common Council in- rate has to be set by June 15. troduced five City budgets into first Councilman Stan Anderson began reading June 13—spending plans the raise with an amendment kicking from general funds ($9.97 million), the mill rate up to 11 mills. That ges- capital projects funds ($2.15 mil- ture died without a second to the mo- lion), special revenue funds tion. Councilman Gerald Brown then ($164,000) Port of Nome funds made a motion to bump the rate to 12 ($1.967 million), and construction mills. The motion for that amend- capital funds ($818,000). ment passed unanimously. Then the At the beginning of deliberations Council voted unanimously to set the on general fund budget in recent 12-mill rate in concrete. The City weeks, the City’s administration budgets, including the general fund handed the Council a budget based budget, will come up for public hear- on a 16 mill rate for starters. Oh no, ing and final passage on June 27. Councilwoman Mary Knodel told “I am uncomfortable with a the panel at a recent work session. budget at 11 mills. At 11 mills it is Knodel’s cuts reduced the budget to scraped,” Brown said. He observed 10 mills. Last week, the Council that the City had needed to get into made further cuts in a work session. savings to the tune of $2 million last At the June 13 regular Council meet- year, and with a budget based on too ing, the Council boosted the budget low a mill rate, the dip into reserves Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom back onto a base of 12 mills and set would be deeper, that it would be “ir- the mill rate at 12 mills. The amount responsible” to put it below 12 mills. HELPING KELPING Bebucks Ivanoff lends a hand to Yvonne Ivanoff as she fills her bag with herring raised to meet City costs from ten eggs on kelp. See story page 10. mills was just too lean to support the continued on page 4 NPFMC decides chum salmon bycatch study needs more work

By Laurie McNicholas Sea pollock fishery and bring it back sold. Most of the chum salmon The North Pacific Fishery Man- to the council for initial review. The taken as incidental catches in the agement Council has unanimously action came last Saturday after the large trawl nets used by pollock ves- adopted a motion by Commissioner council heard evaluations of alterna- sels are dead when they are brought Cora Campbell, Alaska Dept. of Fish tives for reducing chum bycatch by on board and are returned to the sea. and Game asking staff to revise an staff, committee reports and public That seems a horrifying waste to a analysis of alternatives to address testimony at the Mini Convention majority of those who testified on chum salmon bycatch in the Bering Center in Nome. chum salmon bycatch at last week’s The council became concerned council meeting. They came from about chum salmon bycatch in the communities in the Bering Strait, Bering Sea pollock fishery when it Yukon River and Kuskokwim areas On the Web: spiked to 440,459 fish in 2004, to represent the interests of their www.nomenugget.net 704,586 in 2005, and 309,644 in families and tribes by telling the 2006—a total of 1.45 million chums council personal stories to show how E-mail: in three years. Chum bycatch has important chum salmon is to them. [email protected] fluctuated in recent years from They have valued chum salmon as 93,786 fish in 2007 to 13,306 in food all their lives, and they value 2010. catching, cutting, drying and sharing Salmon are prohibited species in chum as activities that hold their Photo by Nadja Roessek the pollock fishery, but vessels tow- families together and nurture their ing large trawl nets incidentally communities. TESTIFYING— Nome Elder Dan Karmun with his grandaughter, catch salmon along with pollock. By Perry Mendenhall of Nome told Marie Tozier at the North Pacific Fishery Managemet Council meeting law, bycatch is counted but cannot be continued on page 5 last week in Nome. 2 THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Dear Nancy, As our Senator Donny Olson Thank you, Nancy for publishing. clothes on sewage line and in the paperwork and passes get lost or de- I take this opportunity of my states, get as much education as you Sincerely, bathroom that is unsanitary because nied. “freedom” of speech to laud all your can. Look at where it has taken him. Howard I. Slowpoke, Jr. there are some residents who had I think the community should graduates of Bering Straits School I thank him for his public service. Unalakleet, AK 99684 cuts here. We can smell the mildew know what is going on here because District and beyond. Thanks to his Godly mother who that is building up in our living area;, we are part of the community too. Congratulations on 12 short years raised him. Dear Editor, where we are locked down, con- The community comes and gets a lot of doing your homework. Many of I commend you graduates who Hi. My name is Andrew stantly punished for othermistakes. of residents to go help set up for ac- you have chosen to go on to broaden have chosen to be drug and alcohol Ningealook, Jr. I’m from Shish- The staff here is unprofessional, tivities and events. We are here to be your minds. I will tell you that you free. What a choice! Keep it up! maref. Right now I’m currently swearing and putting the residents rehabilitated back into the commu- will not quit until your dreams are Thanks to my Godly mother’s housed at the Seaside Center. I’m down, making us feel like we are nity but we are being treated worse fulfilled. prayers on a daily basis. Without our writing this letter on behalf of the lower than standards, plus this place than prisoners. Some of you will become leaders, mothers’ prayerful petitions on a residents and myself here at Seaside is making their own rules as they go Writing this will probably result in doctors, presidents and the list goes daily basis, where would some of us Center. This place is housing us like along. This is GeoCare, not Cornell. me getting punished. I, myself, have on. Your parents brought you into be? animals. I would like to begin by our We have Cornell handbooks that the right just like everyone else, to the world along with the Holy Do you graduates want a produc- vacuums breaking down for about don’t apply because they say we are Freedom of Speech without reper- Spirit’s help. In your vocabulary tive, fulfilling, long life? three weeks now and our living area run by GeoCare. We don’t have cussion. there should not and will not be the Drugs and alcohol have to be a is filthy. Then our dryers are out of GeoCare handbooks for our instruc- Andrew Ningealook Jr. phrase I can’t. pitfall you will avoid. service for about two weeks now. tions to read. The furloughs case Seaside Center There are people that work who need manager here is very incompetent Nome, AK 99762 clean clothes. when it comes to our care. The case P.S. Anyone who is concerned Letters to the editor must be signed and This place didn’t give us proper manager sleeps on the job, rarely get- about our well being can come clotheslines to dry our clothes. I see ting our paperwork done. If we con- down and visit or call me at 443- include an address and phone number. a lot of residents here drying their front the case manager, our 6390. Thank yous and political endorsements are considered ads. Editorial We can see Canada and Russia The Redistricting Board, which determines the boundaries of our legislative districts must have been holding its meetings in a crack house. How could they possibly have come up with such an addled map to represent our region in Juneau? While we hear that some An- chorage area representatives are upset with the way their districts have been finagled, they canʼt hold a candle to the shape we are in. Wow, we can see Canada and Russia from our proposed district. While the Redistricting plans are not yet final, time is running out. The first plans for this area were tolerable with some fine-tuning along the current boundaries. Now a snake has been let loose and they are talking about making District 39 (Foster) extend to the Canadian bor- der and be the largest district in the state; while the Senate District T would cover the northern third of the state. Districts this large are ab- surd. It would take at least five hours by chartered plane to go from one end to the other. Of course we know there are no roads, but does the Redistricting Board understand the problem? To get from one end to the other by commercial plane from Nome, one would have to fly to Anchorage and then to Fairbanks and then by air taxi. The cost is prohibitive. One can only speculate that such a plan is a collusive effort by Photo by Sue Greenley urban politicians to further muffle the voice of rural Alaskans. (Re- PIONEERS IN A BUCKET— Caroline Reader and Barb Oleson relax in a dredge bucket at Bonnie Hahn’s member that the legislature voted down a plan to increase the num- camp at Cape Nome Sunday afternoon at the Pioneers Igloo #1 picnic. ber of districts?) This convoluted district plan is without a doubt the most outstanding example in the history of gerrymandering. This plan makes it impossible to meet with legislators or constituents. It disen- franchises bush Alaskans and lumps communities and ethnic groups Nome Norton Sound Tide Predictions (High & Low Waters) — June 16 - June 22, 2011 with no close ties or similarities into the same pot. This plan has to go away. Common sense does not seem to rule. Perhaps the court has Day Date Time Height Time Height Time Height Time Height to intervene. Bush Alaska needs more representation, not less. Th 06/16 07:13 a.m. LDT 1.2 H 11:07 a.m. LDT 1.0 L 04:51 p.m. LDT 1.5 H —N.L.M.— F 06/17 12:35 a.m. LDT -0.3 L 08:13 a.m. LDT 1.3 H 12:12 p.m. LDT 1.0 L 05:50 p.m. LDT 1.4 H Sa 06/18 01:26 a.m. LDT -0.3 L 09:03 a.m. LDT 1.3 H 01:20 p.m. LDT 1.0 L 06:52 p.m. LDT 1.4 H Su 06/19 02:14 a.m. LDT -0.2 L 09:46 a.m. LDT 1.4 H 02:28 p.m. LDT 1.0 L 07:53 p.m. LDT 1.3 H Illegitimus non carborundum M 06/20 02:59 a.m. LDT -0.2 L 10:25 a.m. LDT 1.4 H 03:35 p.m. LDT 0.9 L 08:54 p.m. LDT 1.2 H Tu 06/21 03:41 a.m. LDT -0.1 L 11:00 a.m. LDT 1.4 H 04:40 p.m. LDT 0.8 L 09:54 p.m. LDT 1.2 H W 06/22 04:21 a.m. LDT 0.0 L 11:32 a.m. LDT 1.5 H 05:47 p.m. LDT 0.7 L 10:56 p.m. LDT 1.1 H

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News from around the state COMMUNITY CALENDAR Compiled by Diana Haecker work and to fix and replace build- of Change.” The winners will be June 16 - June 23, 2011 ings that were damaged in the flood. awarded the cash investments during Missing Iditarod musher Governor Sean Parnell had re- the AFN convention in Anchorage in EVENT PLACE TIME found alive quested a federal disaster declara- October 2011. Thursday, June 16 Talkeetna musher Melanie Gould tion from the Federal Emergency *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Management Agency. *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. was found hungry, cold and tired, but Governor supports Con- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon safe near Cantwell last Saturday, Half of the homes in Crooked gressman’s effort to develop *Lunch Laps Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Creek were destroyed or damaged. *Tennis Nome Rec Center noon - 1 p.m. after having been missing since May NPR-A *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. On May 18, Governor Parnell de- *Summercise! Nome Rec Center 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 31. Friends of Gould became con- Congressman Doc Hastings (R- clared a State Declaration of Disas- *New Born Hearing Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. cerned when the musher left her 12 WA) visited Alaska last week and *Sacred Trust - Against FAS Prematernal Home 3 p.m. ter Emergency and activated state *Wiffleball (grades 3 - 6) Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. dogs behind and seemingly disap- went on a tour with Governor Sean *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. peared from Talkeetna. For three disaster assistance programs. A fed- Parnell and Congressman Don *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. eral disaster declaration means that *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. days, troopers, SAR groups with K- Young to take a peak at the National Port Commission Meeting Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. 9 units, planes and helicopters 75 percent of the disaster costs for re- Petroleum Reserve A. Hastings, the *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. pairing eligible public infrastructure *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. searched the area around Cantwell House Natural Resources Committee *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and individual damages in the com- *World Dance with Seiji Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. and the Denali Highway, where her Chairman, had drafted The National *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY truck was found parked on an old munity will be covered by the federal Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access logging road. Troopers called off the government, while the remaining 25 Act, which Parnell hails as legisla- Friday, June 17 search on Thursday. On Saturday percent will be paid by the state. *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. tion that reduces “bureaucratic red *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. troopers said that Melanie Gould tape” and to “unlock the potential of *Quiet Time Kegoayah Library 10 a.m. AFN launches marketplace *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon made contact with them in Cantwell. energy resources” in the NPR-A. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. A Talkeetna radio station reports that competition *CAMP class Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. Gould was found by a search party The Alaska Federation of Natives Rhythm & Dance for kids w/Pamyua Nome Elementary 1:30 p.m. *Soccer (grades 1 - 2) Nome Rec Center 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. made up of friends who continued launched their annual marketplace *Ear Infections Prematernal Home 3 p.m. *Soccer (Grades 3 - 5) Nome Rec Center 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. looking for her after troopers called competition. The competition awards *Zumba with Elizabeth M. Nome Rec Center 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. off their search. Gould was trans- cash to business and non-profit ideas *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Youth Climbing (8 & younger) Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. ported to Mat-Su Regional Hospital that have the potential to help rural *Youth Climbing (9 & older) Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. for a health check. Troopers decline Alaska and foster economic devel- Pamyua concert Nome Elementary 7:30 p.m. *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. any further comment as to Gould’s opment. This year’s competition in- *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. reasons to disappear and why she cludes an essay component. The Alaska *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. was hiding from searchers. deadline is August 1, 2011. This is *Adult Drop-in Soccer Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. BBQ Chicken Feed Front Street noon - 8 p.m. ? the fifth round of Alaska Market- News Briefs District boundary changes place and this year participants are Saturday, June 18 force new Senate elections asked to submit an essay or a busi- Nome Rec Center closed on weekends during the summer. Out of the 20 State Senators, 19 ness or nonprofit proposal under the Gold Dust Dash registration East End Beach 8:30 a.m. competition theme “Planting Seeds Gold Dust Dash race start East End Beach 9 a.m. will have to run for election again *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8 p.m. next year, although their terms might *Circuit Training Nome Rec Center 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. not be up. The reason for this is the Midnight Sun Parade Start at state building 11 a.m. Bank Robbery Wells Fargo High noon substantial change of the state’s leg- BBQ Chicken Feed Front Street noon - 8 p.m. ? islative districts during the redistrict- *Journey Through the Healing Circle Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. ing effort that followed the 2010 *Choices in Child Birth Prematernal Home 3 p.m. Census. The only Senator not up for Pamyua concert Nome Elementary 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pamyua 1/2 hour set on main stage Board of Trade 10 p.m. election in 2012 is Juneau’s Dennis Egan because his district remained Sunday, June 19 largely intact. *Water Aerobics Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Bering Sea Lions Club Nome Mile 13 Kougarok Road 1 p.m. Kuskokwim declared major River Raft Race *Relax Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. disaster *No video Nome Rec Center 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Kickbox/Tone with Jennie Nome Rec Center 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The federal government last *Open Swim Pool 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. week declared the spring floods that *Close to the Heart Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Family Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. devastated Crooked Creek and Red *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Devil a major disaster. Now federal *Water Polo Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. funds can flow to the two Kuskok- Monday, June 20 wim villages to pay for emergency *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 1:15 p.m. *Summercise! Nome Rec Center 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Photo by Amber Ryan *The Miracle of Life video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *Sounds of Silence video Prematernal Home 3 p.m. ONE, TWO, THREE, BLAST *Beginning Yoga with Kari Nome Rec Center 4:15 - 5:15 *Zumba with Elizabeth M. Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. OFF!–Phoenix Hall, age 3, prac- *Lap swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. tices his balance technique at Nome Common Council reg mtg Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sinook River on Saturday, June 11. *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Located on east Front *Lap swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Breakfast menu items, *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon Street across from *Lunch Laps Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. but not limited to: *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. *New Born Hearing video Prematernal Home 1 p.m. •Biscuits •Cinnamon National Guard Armory *Summercise! Nome Rec Center 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. *Step Parenting video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. Rolls •Hashbowns *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. •Biscuits & gravy *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Take Out *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Kickbox/Tone with Jennie Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Breakfast is served 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekdays Orders *AA Teleconference: 1-800-914-3396 (CODE: 3534534#) 7 p.m. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekends Nome Joint Utility Systems reg mtg Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. 443-8100 Wednesday, June 22 Mon. - Sat. • 7 a.m. to 11 p.m./Sun. • 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Mon. - Sat. • 7 a.m. to 11 p.m./Sun. • 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 1:15 p.m. Subway Daily Specials *Rotary Club Airport Pizza noon *Summercise! Nome Rec Center 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. *Savind Indian Babies from Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. Sunday — Roasted Dying in Sleep Monday — Turkey/Ham Thursday — B.M.T. *Best for Babies Sake video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. Chicken Breast *Gymnastics Grades 3+ with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday — Meatball Friday — Tuna *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. *Beginning Baton Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 5:30 Six-Inch Meal Deal *Intermediate Baton Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday — Turkey Saturday — Roast Beef *Family Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $6.99 *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. *Hello Central (also on Channel 98) Nome Visitors Center 7:30 p.m. *Night Owl Yoga with Kelly B. 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Community Calendar sponsored by Bering Air, 443-5464 4 THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET Gold miner’s death under investigation Police are withholding the identity John Papasodora confirmed Monday “We are withholding the identity of a man who died while mining un- that personnel responded to the scene pending notification of kin,” he said. derwater for gold in shallow water 1.5 miles down the shore near the He did say Monday the remains had off West Beach. western city limits Saturday evening been sent to Anchorage for autopsy Nome Police Department Chief June 11. to determine the cause of death. Papasodora expected to have more information within the week. Carol Piscoya resigns as Mining acquaintances said the de- ceased miner from Montana was in NSHC president and CEO his 70s and had been in Nome min- ing for several summers. Once a The Norton Sound Health Corpo- been NSHC’s president and CEO for beach miner, the man had taken to ration announced late Tuesday after- two years. the water last week with a dredge he noon that current CEO and president Prior to her leadership role she had just purchased from another Carol Piscoya tendered her resigna- was the vice president of the corpo- beach miner. A mining buddy per- tion effective July 29. Piscoya has ration’s Community Health Services. formed CPR on the man to no avail. Tundra fire put out A human‐caused tundra fire structures burned, and NVFD per‐ the tundra and Steiger said it near mile 18 of the Nome‐Council sonnel responded and managed to quickly started to spread and got Highway east of Cape Nome put the blaze out. Steiger said the out of control. Steiger reminds burned a couple acres. According fire came within 25 and 50 feet of campers to avoid making fires on CLEAN CARS— Sam Schmidt and Kalie Knowlton wash cars Friday to Nome Volunteer Fire Depart‐ camp structures. tundra and to use the safety of the for a JROTC benefit for the Nome Food Bank. ment fire fighter Jerry Steiger, no Campers started a campfire on beach to set up campfires. •City Council hikes property tax by 71 percent continued from page 1 packets for the public did not contain “We’re dipping into the public’s NJUS capital budget for $905,000 the only “no” vote against starting the salary lists. With persuasion, the pocket,” Andersen said. “People for equipment replacement. foreclosure proceedings immediately Councilman Pomeranz agreed. City staff complied with state laws can’t really voice an opinion at sec- • Approved a resolution calling for for a grand total of $86,159.26 in “I was an advocate for a lower on open records and made the list ond reading [and final passage]. foreclosures of properties for unpaid property tax owed by about three mill rate, but we have dipped into available at 25 cents per page. A mill rate of 12 means a person tax and turned down Knodel’s sug- dozen property owners. savings more than I thought,” with a residence assessed at gestion that property tax foreclosures • Approved a contract with Pomeranz said. Harbormaster pay wins $100,000 would owe $1,200 in prop- on tax liens be put back to the end of Vanessa Musich for the position of The salary list, effective July 1, erty tax. Last year’s mill rate of 7 the summer to allow people to re- city clerk and commended acting Stick to the budget 2012, shows the port director, hired would come to $700 on an assessed cover from a hard winter of fuel and secretary Camille Ten Eyck for fill- Knodel said she could go along by the city manager, as the most value of $100,000. These figures electric costs. “Is there a reason it ing in for months during the search with 12 mills if spending stayed at 12 highly paid of the public’s employ- mean a property tax increase of 71 couldn’t have it later, like Sept. 1?” for a new clerk. Musich has worked mills. ees at $50 per hour for a projected percent. Knodel asked. Josie Bahnke, city for the Nome Police Dept. since Oc- “My only concern is that if it is 12 total of $62,000 for seven months’ “The increase is for expenses that manager, suggested that out of a tober 2010. She has a bachelor’s de- mills, you are going to spend at 14 work with insurance paid for 12 we cannot reduce—fuel, utilities, string of years of delinquency—five gree in mechanical engineering from mills. The Council did not add back months and 23 hours leave’ accrual salaries and the like, Knodel said years 2006-2010 needing to be paid University of Notre Dame. Her start- the cuts in staff and services with the per month. Salary projected over a Tuesday. off, the City could drop 2010, prob- ing salary will be $65,000 with a 2-mill adjustment. The Council year would come to $106,286. A ably the largest amount of arrears. raise of 3.8 percent after a year based shook the City’s piggy bank for $2 sampling of positions shows the fol- In other business, the Council: Anderson was having no compro- on satisfactory performance, fol- million last year and $2.5 million for lowing salaries excluding the bene- • Approved the Nome Joint Utility mise. “You are penalizing people lowed by discretionary annual raises FY-12 to keep the mill rate from fits: city manager, $102,116; Systems operations and maintenance who pay on time. Let’s all have a tax of 3 percent. going higher, Knodel said Tuesday. executive assistant, $55,704; finance budget for $13.6 million and the holiday!” he sputtered. Knodel cast Andersen brought up the cost of director, $88,000; city clerk, salaries, pointing out that Nome $65,001; deputy clerk, $52,412; Joint Utility System employees had chief of police, $97,936; emergency received three raises of 3 percent services administrator, $54,680; Donation to Wes Perkins & his family each over three years, and that City building inspector/maintenance su- of Nome union employees’ salaries pervisor, $62,199; Nome Rec Center would be negotiated toward year’s director, $78,446; pool manager, The Nome Vol. Fire Department has set up an end. Non-union employees and per- $53,368; museum director, $69,554; account at Credit Union 1 for interested organiza- sonal contract employees have a sim- librarian, $60,186. The city manager tions/individuals that wish to make a donation to ilar raise penciled in with the FY-12 hires and negotiates salary packages budget. for the NRC director, the harbormas- Wes Perkins and family to assist with expenses. Andersen asked for a list of con- ter, building inspector and executive Account name: Nome Volunteer Fire Department, tract employee salaries at a recent assistant. Account # 514262, Routing # 325272063. work session. At Monday’s meeting, The budget doesn’t even allow for This is a savings account (S1). he got his wish. City staff included a employee raises in the offing, An- list of salaries complete with retire- dersen said, in pleading his case for ment costs, insurance, and items that 12 mills, and the City cannot expect The Fire Department has also Firefighter Boots dis- usually come out of a paycheck paid to be able to back down pay in- played all over town at local businesses. These boots by the City for employees. City em- creases to spare the budget. ployees’ wages and benefits, com- are intended for a “fireman’s fill the boot fund” to bined, come to almost $5 million for Public gets say gather donations for Wes and his family. The Nome just a few over 40 employees, in- The Council will hold a public Volunteer Fire Department thanks each and every cluding part-time employees. Coun- hearing on the City budgets on June one of you for your support and sends thoughts and cil packets included the 18-page 22, before the next Council meeting Wes Perkins (22 years in service) salary record showing current when the budget will come up for a Fire chief for seven years. prayers to Wes and his family. salaries and increased salaries. The final vote.

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A number of rural western meeting on June 8 in Nome. Alaskans asked the council to limit For those who believe just about the number of chum the pollock fish- everything can be represented and ers are allowed to take as bycatch to understood by numbers, spending 30,000 a year, or at most 50,000, seven hours listening to descriptions which is the lowest number the coun- of the EA and RIR may have been cil’s analysts are considering. gratifying. But some in the audience Campbell described the testimony made heroic efforts to stay awake. as “excellent, compelling and heart- The staff reports on the AE and felt.” She acknowledged the diffi- RIR are important, though. They in- culties analysts face in attempting to dicate that the great majority of quantify subsistence. Aware of the chums taken as bycatch in the pol- value western Alaska villagers place lock fishery aren’t headed back to on salmon and their concern about western Alaska rivers. Observers Safety is Walt Tague’s middle name. As Director low returns, she said she changed the aboard pollock vessels in the Bering of Marine Operations at Crowley, Walt helped set of alternatives, adding an option Sea collect samples of chums taken to protect chum runs from bycatch in coordinate the delivery of two new double-hull fuel as bycatch for examination by ge- barges now operating in the challenging environment June and July when a higher propor- neticists and other scientists. Ge- tion of chum salmon are bound for neticists have identified six areas of of western Alaska. This double-hull design – though coastal western Alaska. origin for chum bycatch: East Asia; not required by regulations – provides an extra layer The option Campbell added to al- north Asia (Russia); coastal western of protection to keep cargo secure. It’s investments ternatives for analysis would apply a Alaska (including all western Alaska like this that show Crowley’s commitment to the hard cap (chum bycatch limit) to ves- river systems except for the environment and the communities it serves. sels participating in the directed pol- upper/middle Yukon); upper middle lock fishery during June and July, in yukon;southwest Alaska (including For Crowley service in Nome, call 907.443.2219 aggregate. This hard cap, if ex- river systems in Kodiak as well as ceeded, would require all vessels af- north and south Peninsula stock); or statewide 800.977.9771. fected by the cap to stop fishing until and Pacific Northwest (which in- August 1. cludes river systems from Prince Campbell’s motion included rec- William Sound to Washington and ommendations from the council’s Oregon.) advisory panel, which requested Geneticists say the majority of analysis of a revised set of alterna- chums taken as bycatch in the Bering www.crowleyalaska.com tives and revisions to the EA. Sea pollock fishery are Asian fish. On Monday the council reportedly Other scientists use math and mod- decided to allow staff to decide when els to estimate how many fish in the to bring a revised version of the bycatch are adults that would have chum bycatch analysis to the council returned to their rivers and areas of for initial review. origin if they had not been swept up There is another side to this story. Last Friday the council spent the continued on page 6 6 THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET •Bycatch analysis needs more study continued from page 5 quirements). Statistical Committee on June 8 that The problem statement developed in nets along with pollock. Esti- he was one of four NSEDC staff des- by the council for the analysis in- mates of adult equivalency in the by- ignated to read the EA and RIR in cludes this statement: “…The poten- catch (AEQ) are among the five days. Noting that he had tial for high levels of chum salmon estimates used to estimate the impact worked for the Alaska Dept. of Fish bycatch as well as long-term impacts of chum bycatch on chum salmon and Game from 1981 to 2000, first of more moderate bycatch levels on stocks and communities that depend as assistant area manager and subse- conservation and abundance may on them. The EA says on average, quently as area manager for Norton have adverse impacts on fishery de- about 12 percent of AEQ in the chum Sound and Kotzebue, Lean said he pendent communities.” bycatch is from coastal western later worked for five years for the The council’s proposed action to Alaska. Office of Subsistence Management. select an alternative to reduce chum The council also must consider the He told the SSC it took all of his bycatch in the pollock fishery re- impacts on the pollock fishery for brain to understand the huge chum quires an environmental review any action taken to reduce chum by- bycatch analysis. He also indicated process under the National Environ- catch in the fishery. The action must that the subsistence section of the mental Policy Act. The EA and RIR be consistent with all 10 national analysis needs more work. are part of that process. Stephanie standards in the Magnuson-Stevens Lean said chum salmon runs Madison, executive director of the Conservation and Management Act began to decline in the Nome area in At-Sea Processors Association (MSA). the 1970s, and commercial fishing warned the council that unless there The EA says the most relevant was closed in 1985. “(The run) fell is a finding of no significant impact MSA standards for this action are na- further, and subsistence fishermen for the EA when it is completed, an tional standards 1 and 9. National decided it was not worth their time Environmental Impact Statement standard 1 requires that conservation to go to camp and wait for an open- will be required. She said staff has and management measures prevent ing,” he added. People had racks, not yet defined significance criteria overfishing while achieving on a boats, gear and cabins and they were in the document. continuing basis the optimum yield no longer useful, so they moved to In an effort to prepare people in for each fishery for the U.S. fishing the Pilgrim River or White Moun- the Bering Strait region to formulate industry. This standard applies to the tain, and now subsistence activities Photo by Nadja Roessek testimony on chum bycatch and Bering Sea pollock fishery, which occur at farther distances and at other issues on the council’s agenda, SWINGING INTO SUMMER —Alayah Kaydence Kunnuk , 7, and Re- produces roe (eggs), surimi and fil- greater cost, he explained. Kawerak, Inc. held a workshop in becca Kulukhon, 8, are having fun at the playground on June 10. let products. The total value of pol- Lean said things got worse and a Nome on May 10, a week before the lock was estimated at $1.33 billion Tier II fishery based on a fisher’s chum bycatch EA and RIR were in 2008 and $1.030 billion in 2009. chum fishing history was estab- posted on the council’s website. National standard 9 requires that lished. “So to get a permit you had Kawerak held a follow-up workshop conservation and management meas- to be my age or older, and those at 6 p.m. May 9, the evening before ures shall, to the extent practicable, older than I were physically unfit for the council heard daylong presenta- The City of Nome minimize bycatch; and to the extent the strenuous work,” he added. tions on the chum bycatch EA and bycatch cannot be avoided, minimize “It’s been traumatic,” Lean noted. thanks the following organizations: RIR by staff. Facilitating both the mortality of such bycatch. “It’s an understatement to say peo- workshops were Becca Robbins Gis- National standard 8 requires that ple in this region are sensitized to the clair, policy director, Yukon River conservation and management meas- decline in chum, and neighboring Alaska Logistics Fisheries Association, and John Sky ures take into account the importance communities look at Nome and say Starkey, attorney for the Association of fisheries resources to fishing com- that’s not for us, so the fear is any Crowley Petroleum of Village Council Presidents. munities to provide for sustained impact to chum….” Charlie Lean, fisheries research Q Trucking – Quality Auto Parts participation of, and minimize ad- Minutes of the SSC meeting show and development director for Norton verse impacts to, such communities the committee asked analysts to in- Sound Economic Development & the Nome Youth Facility (consistent with conservation re- clude a summary on alternative hy- Corp. told the council’s Science and potheses for the declines of chum salmon in coastal western Alaska For their support in keeping Nome stocks, particularly in the Nome area. clean and recycled! 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Photo top right: ABUNDANCE— For miles along the shore the herring eggs hang on to the rocks and kelp.

Photo right: HERRING FRENZY— Allie Ivanoff, 9, picks eggs off the rocks as the herring continue to add more.

ROASTING— Lexie Ivanoff, 7, heats up some herring eggs over the fire. • Kelping continued from page 10 onboard their boat, the Abuz. They had a cup of chocolate with the cap- tain, and there were many compli- ments aimed at him and the crew of Dancer, as the fishermen appreci- ated the hot soups, sandwiches and hot coffee served 24 hours a day. We passed the Twin Islands and docked on the south side of Pancake Island where we made a fire and pre- pared to have lunch. Then the boats came, and all that I’ve been told over the years happened. People joined us, and the variety of food I doubt I will ever see again. One of the many foods was the kelp, which we ate both raw and cooked. It has a creamy, delicate sea- like flavor and a crunchy texture. As the fire dwindled down, the children continued to cook strands of kelp over the coals and then ended up roasting s’mores with the same sticks. A nice siesta with a full tummy was not to happen as we had kelp to pick. A few feet from where we ate our lunch, there was a 15 foot wide stretch of kelp — layers of kelp. Along the shallow shore, the water was teeming with herring, fighting for a spot to lay their eggs. The shores became full with people, men, women and children of all ages, as we raced to fill our bags be- fore the tide brought the water back in. Back in Unalakleet, the kelp was sorted, washed and placed in buck- ets with rock salt to be preserved for winter. 12 THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET

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By Bob Lawrence, MD Here is why. The people of the ton Sound Region experienced a 233 This trend was first seen in the among Native Americans including Alaska Family Doctor United States are in the midst of a car- percent increase in diabetes during lower-48. For example, diabetes and diabetes, obesity, heart disease, tu- The North Pacific Fishery Man- diovascular disease epidemic. Unlike the same time period. This is one of heart disease was once rare among berculosis, hypertension, kidney agement Council met in Nome last infectious disease epidemics that come the highest rates in the world. A re- the Karuk tribes of Northern Califor- troubles and strokes.” week. Much of their work focused and are quickly controlled, the current searcher from the National Institute nia. Prior to World War II, the Karuk The people of northwest Alaska on the economic tension between epidemic of cardiovascular disease is of Health recently visited Nome and consumed an average of 450 pounds face a similar threat. If mismanaged, the deep-sea pollock fishing indus- occurring in three destructive waves exclaimed, “In other places we study of salmon per person per year. or worse unmanaged, salmon runs in try, which has been shown to inter- that so far do not recede, nor do they the effects of a problem after it has Today salmon consumption in this the Norton Sound region could de- show any signs of doing so. The first occurred. Here you are riding a group is less than five pounds per cline and perhaps disappear. wave is obesity, followed by a rise in wave that is about to crest.” person per year, and the rates of dia- It must be recognized that the loss Diabetes Mellitus, followed subse- The socioeconomic causes of this betes and heart disease is rising at of salmon is not a mere threat to the quently by an exponential rise in car- epidemic are complex. But there are twice the U.S. average. economics of a region; it is a threat diovascular disease. solutions. Two ongoing national re- According to Dr. Kari Norgaard, a to the very health of rural Americans. In the U.S., this tsunami was once search projects that include people sociologist from the University of Nothing can replace a healthy a forecast; it is now a reality. Unless from the Norton Sound Region have California, the dramatic reversal is lifestyle with access to bountiful runs positive changes are made, within 10 clearly demonstrated that obesity, dia- directly linked to the destruction of a of nutritious salmon. An unlimited years, 52 percent of the U.S. popula- betes, and the resulting cardiovascular fisheries resource base. supply of federal aid and the best tion will have diabetes or pre-dia- disease can be prevented by two sim- The decline of salmon in Califor- medications will do nothing to pre- fere with salmon migrating betes (which is just diabetes in its ple actions: first, maintain a healthy nia rivers resulted from dams built vent the destructive wave of diabetes patterns, and local communities earliest and most treatable form) at diet, rich in omega-3 fatty acids; and without fish ladders and water mis- compared to the physical effort ex- who depend on good salmon re- an estimated cost of over $13,000 per second, remain physically active. This management beginning in the 1960s. erted and nutrition gained from cast- turns for food. year per person afflicted. Once di- is why your doctor tells you to eat Based on a study of the Karuk expe- ing a net, preparing the catch, and Many of the topics discussed agnosed, people will spend most of more fish, like salmon, and exercise for rience, there appears to be a clear eating the salmon, a vital source of would seem foreign, if not irrelevant their spare time and money trying to at least 30 minutes each day. link between a decline in access to cardiovascular health. to the average person. As I sat prevent the dreaded complications of In rural Alaska, healthy foods salmon, and a decline in the health of If we find a way to perpetuate through a few of the sessions, how- heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, such as salmon and seal oil, and the a people. healthy salmon runs in this region, ever, it struck me that the decisions and blindness. energy expended to gather them, Regarding the Karuk tribes, Dr. we will have contributed an impor- being made by this body would have In rural Alaska the statistics are once resulted in low rates of diabetes Norgaard states, “The loss of tradi- tant piece to the solution of one of a tremendous impact, not merely on even more alarming. Whereas the and cardiovascular disease. The rise tional food sources is now recog- the most pressing health concerns of the economics of the region, but on U.S. as a whole saw a 93 percent rise in these chronic diseases appears to nized as being directly responsible our time. the very health of every person liv- in the prevalence of diabetes melli- parallel the decline in access to tra- for a host of diet-related illnesses ing in the Norton Sound. tus between 1990 and 2006, the Nor- ditional sources of nutrition. Get the news each week Saying It Sincerely Subscribe Rev. Karen Sonray, earthly father isn’t the way I need of mystery and reverence. He gives Our Savior Lutheran Church him to be, I have a heavenly Father life and takes life away. We are frag- 907.443.5235 • [email protected] Member Nome Ministerial who is always there to help and ile and small in his presence. On the Association guide me.” She went on to tell us other hand, God is also near, ap- For some people, Father’s Day is how she was living with this truth in proachable, slow to anger, abound- a difficult day because they do not a new way now. It was helping her ing in steadfast love. The Hebrew have good memories of their father. as a person and also helping her in word “hesed,” which means mercy S ome day there will be no tears, Years ago, I can remember a her relationship with her dad. She or loving-kindness, is often used to teenaged girl who was continually had a father who was perfect and describe God. “Papa” reflects a God for they will be wiped away. disappointed in her father. She gave her all she needed: her heavenly who understands and protects. prayed for him regularly. He wasn’t father. Yes, her earthly father was As you celebrate Father’s Day, I will hold on to that promise, able to be there for her as she grew broken, but she could see him with pray for all fathers and give thanks to up. In fact, his tendency was to ask eyes of compassion instead of harsh God who is our “heavenly papa.“ as I live each and every day. her for help instead of vice-versa. judgment. Heavenly Father, pour out your His dependence on alcohol came Jesus called his heavenly Father blessing on all fathers and those who Someday we will meet again, first and was a stumbling block in “abba” which is Aramaic for “papa.” provide fatherly care. Grant them their relationship. He taught his disciples to pray, “Our courage under pressure. When trou- though heaven keeps us apart. After attending a national youth Father (papa) who art in heaven….” bles overwhelm them, grant them gathering with our church, this same On the one hand, God is fully calm. As doubts arise, build up their For you will always be with me, teenager came back and delivered a “other”; on the other hand, God is al- trust in your promises. When joy heartfelt report to the congregation. ways near, “Papa.” As a distant Fa- and laughter fill their days, give them I shall carry you in my heart. She returned home with new insight. ther “who art in heaven,” God is to thankful hearts raised to you. Love, “Now I realize I do have a father I be held in awe. The one who created We ask this in Jesus name. Amen. can count on. Even though my the universe evokes within us a sense Mom Church Services Directory

Bible Baptist Church Service Schedule, 443-2144 Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship Hour 11 a.m.              Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West Third, 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry Small Group Bible Study 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.        Community United Methodist 2nd Ave. West, 443-2865 Sunday Worship 11 a.m.  ""!"!"!$!"  ! Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thrift Shop — Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $"# %!   "! %" # % Nome Covenant Church "    !   "# # 101 Bering St. 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. %!"  $ #%!"  Wednesday Youth Group 7 p.m. (call 443-7218 for location) Friday Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.  % Nome Presbyterian Church 405 E. 5th Ave, 443-5450 Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. #""%#% Wednesday Praising & Bible Study 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church 5th & Bering, 443-5295         Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Handicapped accessible ramp: North side   River of Life Assembly of God, 443-5333 Sunday School 10 a.m.    Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m.     St. Joseph Catholic Church, 443-5527 Corner of Steadman & King Place Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 p.m. Seventh-Day Adventist (Icy View), 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Nome Church of Nazarene 3rd & Division, 443-2805 Sunday Prayer Meeting 9:30 a.m.  Sunday School 9:45 a.m. & Worship Service 11 a.m. 14 THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday•(907) 443-5235•Fax (907)443-5112 e-mail [email protected]

REUNION– Nome Beltz Class of “81” 30 Year Re- union June 17-19, 2011 Friday- Milanoʼs Dinner 6 Employment p.m. Saturday-Reception Dinner-Mini Conv. 6 Real Estate p.m. Sunday-Family Picnic/Raft Race-Dexter Re- ception Tickets: Peggy 304-2017 or 443-2408 Call FOR SALE—2.5 to 4 acres mining lots for sale in Center (907) 304-1345. Kawerak Children & Family Services Division – • May be required to occasionally assist in case Doreen for more info: 441-5516 patented Discovery Subdivision. Nome-Teller 6/16-tfn Recruitment Notice – 6/2/2011 to Open Until referrals after 5:00pm or on weekends. 5/26-6/2-9-16 Highway at Anvil Creek. 5 miles to Nome City Filled. • Ability to work effectively with a variety of people DIVISION: Children & Family Services from various backgrounds and maintain strict con- TANK—World War II Stuart battle tank for sale. JOB TITLE: CAC Educator fidentiality. $30,000. (907) 304-1345 POSITION STATUS: Regular, Full Time • Must have no prior convictions of assault or do- 6/16 tfn EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt mestic violence and must clear CPS background         PAY SCALE GRADE: $19.36 -$25.36 DOE check. FOR SALE— 2008 Arctic Cat 500 ATV, 4X4, Red, REPORTS TO: CAC Director • Must be willing to travel in a small commuter air- automatic, winch, windshield, bought new in 2009, The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is a child- craft to conduct services within the Bering Strait used once, 250 miles, $5200. call (479) 871-8552   friendly and culturally appropriate center for the in- region. 6/16-23 vestigation of child sexual abuse. The CAC EEO Educator must have strong written and verbal Interested individuals may contact Human Re- I, Michael M. Eakon, am trying to contact Ms.       communication skills, as well as public speaking sources with questions at 907-443-5231. Sytel Pete regarding the dissolution of our mar-       skills. The CAC Educator must be willing to work Applications can be accessed via Kawerakʼs riage. Ms. Pete, please respond to this civil mat- with children and people of all ages that have ex- website at www.kawerak.org or by contacting ter.  perienced physical or sexual abuse. Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applica- 6/16 QUALIFICATIONS: tions may be faxed to Kawerak Human Re-    • High school diploma or GED required. One year sources at 907-443-4443 or sent via email to of work experience in a human services agency [email protected].         required 6/9-16 • Ability to work with children and people of all Opening for Truck Driver in Nome         ages that have experienced physical or sexual Requires a current Class A CDL (Commercial Driv- Seawall     abuse. ers License). Attach copy of current driving record      8/10               • Must have strong written and verbal communi- and medical certificate with application. Wage Bessie Milligrock-Ozenna,24, was arrested and cation skills. DOE. Applications available at the BSNC offices. remanded to AMCC for violating conditions of pro-                  • Knowledge of Internet, Microsoft Office software, Shareholder Preference applies and open until bation. Excel, Word and computer data systems. filled.

                     • Must be a self-starter and possess strong orga- 6/16 Reese Madden, 25, was arrested and remanded                     nizational skills. to AMCC for Driving Under the Influence.                      Patricia Sagoonick,54, was arrested and re-                 

manded to AMCC for violating conditions of re-               Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is      committed to providing quality health services lease and promoting wellness within our people and Frederick Ozenna, III, 33, was arrested and re- manded to AMCC for violation conditions of pro-         environment. bation. www.nomesweethomes.comwww.nomesweethomes.com NSHC is currently recruiting for the following positions: 6/13/11 A Nome juvenile received a citation for Minor Con- suming Alcohol.

• Health Aide, KTS • Village Based Counselor, GAM Peter Weyiouanna,23, was arrested and re- manded to AMCC for Assault in the 4th degree Do- MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” • Health Aide, GAM • Village Based Counselor, SVA mestic Violence and Interfering with the report of • Health Aide, GLV • Facility Manager PT50, UNK Domestic Violence. NOW taking applications for one-bedroom During this period there were eight persons taken unfurnished apartments, heat included • Health Aide, WAA • Clinician I&II, BHS to the hospital/AMCC for Title 47 hold. “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” • Health Aide, Itinerant • Manager, Environmental Services Early Monday morning June 13, a sow bear with •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided • Village Based Counselor, KTS • Patient Accounts Representative three cubs was observed eating a moose kill just north of the softball fields. Nome police caution all •Rent based on income for eligible households bikes and joggers who might be using the Dexter •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development For a complete list of our vacancies and more information, please Pass Road to be on the alert for bears. go to www.nortonsoundhealth.org or visit the NSHC Human 515 Steadman Street, Nome Resources Department. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Norton Sound Health Corporation EMPLOYER NSHC Human Resources Department (907) 443-5220 306 W 5th Ave PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 Nome, AK 99762 Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 907-443-4530 NSHC offers competitive wages and benefits. NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, Veteran Preferences. Trooper Beat To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and state laws, all applicants are subject to a pre-employment On June 1, an Investigator from the Western head with a hunting rifle while the children were Alaska Alcohol and Narcotics Team contacted playing. The 6-year-old victim was transported to background check and drug screen. Louise M. Martin, 27, of Nome at a local air carrier. an Anchorage hospital for treatment. No criminal Incident to contact, sixteen 750ml bottles of alco- activity is suspected. hol were seized from her luggage. Investigation revealed Martin was intending to sell the alcohol in On June 10, at approximately 5:35 a.m., An- Stebbins. Martin was arrested and transported to drew Foxie Jr., 28, of Stebbins, was arrested after Anvil Mountain Correctional Center. investigation determined that he was driving while Legals intoxicated and assaulted two juveniles who On June 7, Lance Sampson, Larry Fager- where trying to prevent him from driving his ATV. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE change from (current name) John Kevin Ahkvaluk ing the Power to Assess, and Authorizing the strom, and Justin Fagerstrom, of Golovin, and The juveniles along with several witnesses were OF ALASKA to Kevin Joachim Thomas. A hearing on this re- Levy of a General Property Tax. Thomas Gus Sampson, of Shaktoolik, appeared concerned that Andrew Foxie Jr. would hurt him- SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME quest will be held on July 15, 2011 at 11:00 am at in Nome Court on charges stemming from a case self of someone else due to his level of intoxica- CASE NO: 2NO-11-00143CI Nome Courthouse, 113 Front Street PO Box 1110 B. O-11-06-02 An Ordinance to Establish, Ap- in which a brown bear sow and cub were shot in a tion. CORRECTED ORDER FOR HEARING, Nome, AK. prove and Adopt the FY2012 City of Nome Cap- den near Golovin in late March. Lance Sampson PUBLICATION AND POSTING 6/16-23-30-7/7 ital Projects Fund Budget. was convicted of Taking a Sow With a Cub, Taking On June 9, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Mag- In the Matter of a Change of Name for: C. O-11-06-03 An Ordinance to Establish, Ap- a Cub, Fail to Salvage both bears, and Hunting daline Penayah, 28, of Savoonga, was arrested Lucy Jane Thomas-Ahkvaluk IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE prove and Adopt the FY2012 City of Nome Spe- Without a License. He was sentenced to pay for Assault in the Fourth Degree, Resisting Arrest Current name of Adult. OF ALASKA cial Revenue Fund Budget. $6,250 in fines and restitution with $3,500 sus- and Harassment after investigation determined Notice of Petition to Change Name SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME pended, 10 days in jail with all suspended, forfei- that she assaulted a family member. Alcohol was A petition has been filed in the Superior Court CASE NO: 2NO-11-00145CI D. O-11-06-04 An Ordinance to Establish, Ap- ture of his rifle, and two years of probation and determined to not be a factor. (Case #2NO-11-00143CI) requesting a name ORDER FOR HEARING, prove and Adopt the FY2012 City of Nome Port loss of hunting privileges. Larry Fagerstrom was change from (current name) Lucy Jane Thomas- PUBLICATION AND POSTING of Nome Fund Budget convicted of Taking a Sow With a Cub and Hunt- On June 9, an Investigator from WAANT re- Ahkvaluk to Lucy Jane Thomas. A hearing on this In the Matter of a Change of Name for: ing Without a License. He was sentenced to pay ceived a tip that male was traveling to Savoonga request will be held on July 15, 2011 at 11:00 am Lance James Ahkvaluk E. O-11-06-05 An Ordinance to Establish, Ap- $2,850 in fines and restitution with $1500.00 sus- with extra heavy luggage. Investigation and a at Nome Courthouse, 113 Front Street PO Box Current name of Minor. prove and Adopt the City of Nome FY2012 pended, one-year probation and loss of hunting search of the luggage revealed the man had 11.09 1110 Nome, AK. Notice of Petition to Change Name Construction Capital Projects Fund Budget privileges. Justin Fagerstrom was convicted of Un- liters of alcohol concealed in his luggage, which 6/16-23-30-7/7 A petition has been filed in the Superior Court lawful Possession or Transportation of Illegally was seized. Criminal charges will be routed to the (Case #2NO-11-00145CI) requesting a name These ordinances had first reading at the regular Taken Game and was ordered to pay a $200 fine. Nome District Attorneyʼs Office. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE change from (current name) Lance James Ahk- meeting of the Nome City Council on June 13, Thomas Gus Sampson was convicted of Taking a OF ALASKA valuk to Lance James Thomas. A hearing on this 2011 at 5:30 PM and were passed to second read- Sow With a Cub, Fail to Salvage The Hide and On June 9, an Investigator of WAANT, con- SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME request will be held on July 15, 2011 at 11:00 am ing, public hearing and final passage at a regular Skull of a Brown Bear, and Hunting Without a Li- tacted Bryan Earhart, 24, of Anchorage, at a local CASE NO: 2NO-11-00144CI at Nome Courthouse, 113 Front Street PO Box meeting of the Council scheduled for June 27th, cense. He was sentenced to pay $5,250 with air carrier in Nome. Incident to contact, marijuana, ORDER FOR HEARING, 1110 Nome, AK. 2011 at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers of City $2,500 suspended, 5 days in jail with all sus- hashish, and a marijuana pipe were seized from PUBLICATION AND POSTING 6/16-23-30-7/7 Hall located at 102 Division Street. Copies of the pended, forfeiture of his rifle, one year of proba- his luggage. Earhart was arrested and transported In the Matter of a Change of Name for: ordinances are available in the office of the City tion and loss of hunting privileges. All salvageable to AMCC. John Kevin Ahkvaluk CITY OF NOME Clerk. game in this case was recovered by Alaska Current name of Minor. PUBLIC NOTICE 6/16-23 Wildlife Troopers and forfeit to the state. On June 10, at 9:45 a.m. AST arrested Peter Notice of Petition to Change Name A O-11-06-01 An Ordinance Approving and Waghiyi, 47, of Savoonga, with an arrest warrant A petition has been filed in the Superior Court Adopting the FY2012 General Fund Municipal On June 8, at 2:45 p.m. the Alaska State for Manufacturing Alcohol. Waghiyi was re- (Case #2NO-11-00144CI) requesting a name Budget for the City of Nome, Alaska Exercis- Troopers received a report of an accidental shoot- manded to AMCC with $5,000 bail. ing in Koyuk. Investigation shows that a 7-year- old child accidentally shot a 6-year-old child in the Obituaries

Gibson Harvey Ashley Michael 1985. Ashley enjoyed the outdoors, members and friends. “Gibby” Moto Udelhoven rock n’ roll and quiet moments on the In lieu of flowers, Memorial do- lake. Tustumena Lake was his play- nations may be made in memory of 5/3/52 – 4/19/11 Longtime Kenai Peninsula resi- ground, which he shared with his Ashley for his daughters, Miranda Gibby died peacefully at Deering. dent Ashley Michael Udelhoven, 47, daughters, Miranda and Hanna. He and Hanna Udelhoven through any He is survived by his brothers and died unexpectedly from a boating ac- enjoyed hunting with his family and Wells Fargo Banks under the name sisters: Myrna Outwater, Jerry Moto, cident Friday, June 3, on Tustumena friends since he was 10 years old. (Bridges/Hanna and Miranda Udel- Ronald Moto, Debbie Scott, Marlene Lake. His favorite modes of transportation hoven Fund.) Moto-Karl, Beverly Moto, Jim Moto A viewing was held Sunday, June were by boat and by horse. He was Arrangements made by Peninsula and Dickie Moto. His adopted broth- 12, at the Kenai Central High School a very devoted father, a loved friend, Memorial Chapel and Crematory in ers and sister: Kenneth, Donald Auditorium in Kenai. The funeral and a loving son and brother. He Kenai. Moto and Debra Russ. He lived a service followed the viewing with will be greatly missed. subsistence lifestyle and loved every Pastor Rick Cupp officiating. A re- Ashley was preceded in death by minute of it. The family thanks all ception followed. his mother Ruth Udelhoven. John Thomas “Koogie” those who helped in our time of sor- Ashley was born October 11, 1963 Ashley is survived by his daugh- Oksoktaruk row: Deering IRA, NANA Regional, ters, Miranda and Hanna Udelhoven; in Cassville, Wisconsin to Jim and On March 31, 2011, Koogie died Borough, City, Maniilaq—the staff father, Jim Udelhoven; step-mom, Ruth Udelhoven. He moved from at his home. Illness claimed his life at Deering Clinic, Nathan Hadley Barb Udelhoven; sisters, Ann Davis, Wisconsin to Alaska in 1968 with his after diagnosis in December 2010. family in Buckland, grave diggers, Dawn Dutton, Sandra Udelhoven family when he was five years old. On Sept. 7, 1951 John Thomas those who worked on the cross and and Jennifer Wiederspohn; brothers, Ashley graduated from Kenai Cen- Oksoktaruk was born to parents Isa- casket, all those who called, prayed Jesse and Justin Udelhoven and Ash- tral High School in 1981and later re- iah and Margaret in White Moun- for the family and stopped by. God Ashley Michael Udelhoven ceived a bachelor’s degree in as an ley’s loving partner, Maureen will always bless you all. electrical engineer on December 20, McVeigh and numerous family continued on page 15 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011 15

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• More Obituaries continued from page 14 Koogie spent time helping his folks and siblings by hunting, fishing tain. He was the third child of nine. and putting away food. John attended high school in Un- He was preceded in death by his GOLOVIN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS: alakleet and graduated from Dimond parents Isaiah and Margaret; sisters High School in Anchorage in 1969. Pearl Kulukhon and JoAnn; brothers DOT&PF PROJECT NO. 62599 After high school graduation, Koo- Ernie, Frank, and Bruce; sister-in- gie enlisted in the Navy from April law Ann Theresa; and nephews Michael James Oksoktaruk and 8, 1971 to April 7, 1975. He served The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), in the Vietnam war aboard the USS Patrick Lincoln. Koogie is survived Ranger (CVA-61) with Fighter by sisters Doris and Lena; brother in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have completed an Squadron 154 as a cook for two de- Abraham in Anchorage; nephews Environmental Assessment for proposed airport improvements in Golovin, Alaska. ployments. Koogie was present at Bob, Curtis and Marty Williams, Yankee Station when the war ended Craig David Wood, Jacob and DOT&PF is proposing to improve existing facilities to increase safety and efficiency on January 27, 1973. He was a staff Arnold Oksoktaruk, Benjamin Ok- of airport operations. Proposed improvements include resurfacing the runway, sergeant at the Nome Headquarters soktaruk; nieces Terri Lincoln and raising both ends of the runway to increase sight distance, replacing the lighting Company for 13 years and was hon- husband Paul, Pattie Lillie and hus- orably discharged. band Erin, Jessie Phillips and Tiffany system, and constructing a new taxiway, apron and access road. On May 11, 2005 he received a Lincoln. In addition, Koogie is sur- letter of intent to award him the air- vived by many aunts, uncles, port maintenance contract. He held cousins, friends and co-workers. This project has been developed in accordance with the following special the manager’s position until Decem- As assignment rarely spoken of purpose regulations including Sections 4(f) of the Department of Transportation ber 2010. was Koogie’s role of making the Act; 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; 7 of the Endangered Species Listed below are the others posts final resting places of relatives and and positions Koogie had: friends. Koogie spent many hours Act, and the Executive Orders 11988 (Floodplain Protection); 1990 (Wetlands • been employed at City Office for making sure the final resting places Protection); 12898 (Environmental Justice); 11593 (Protection and of loved one were done. Now it is about five years Enhancement of the Cultural Environment); and 13112 (Invasive Species). • done carpentry work on the City his time to rest in peace. “Bye, Koo- Garage, BIA housing and new tribal gie; we love and miss you.” Koogie hall would say to everyone, “Thanks for Questions or Comments regarding the project can be sent to: • worked on Northern Glacier the help.” fishing boat for one winter with Peter R.J. Stumpf, P.E., Project Manager Brown. Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities 2301 Peger Road Fairbanks, AK 99709 Phone: (907) 451-2285 Fax (907) 451-5126 E-mail: [email protected] Want to Contribute? Persons with a hearing impairment can contact the Department of Transportation at our Telephone Device for the Deaf; number (907) Nome Make your Animal 451-2363. Before including your address, phone Shelter donations number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be today! advised that your comment – including your personal identifying information – may be made Adopt a pet and get a FREE bag of dog/cat food when you publicly available at any time. While you can ask adopt a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other do- us in your comment to withhold for public review nations are always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet • 443.5212 or 443.5262 6/16/11 16 THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Norton Sound Health Corporation will no longer provide Public Health Nursing services after June 30th. Photo by Virginia Degnan ALL INVOLVED WITH READING—Lisa Saccheus and Emily Mur- ray of Elim take part in BSSD Reading training workshop in Unalak- leet. The State of Alaska will take over the operation of PHN on JULY 1, 2011. • BSSD all out for Reading continued from page 15 teachers can’t do it alone. Our PHN location and phone number will board is committed to providing vocabulary development, and the training you need to help our not change. comprehension strategies. For kids.” five days, they learned about When the week was over, it was teaching children to read, what to all smiles and hugs as everyone flew do when a child struggles with back to their villages with the knowl- For more information visit our website: reading. edge they gained from the reading www.nortonsoundhealth.org School Board president Albert academy. One paraprofessional Washington attended the cere‐ commented, “I now feel prepared to mony at the end of the academy help students when they struggle. and said, “These kids are your kids. Thanks to the Bering Strait School They are your family. You are the Board for providing this opportu- rock in your community. Our nity.”

NOTICE OF PROPOSED REVISION TO POWER COST EQUALIZATION BASE AMOUNT

The REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA (Commission) proposes to adjust the base amount for Power Cost Equalization (PCE) calculations (Docket No. U-11-069) in accordance with AS 42.45.110(c)(2), which provides in pertinent part: “each year, the commission shall adjust the power costs for which power cost equalization may be paid to an electric utility based on the weighted average retail residential rate in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau…” The current base amount is 14.39 cents per kilowatt-hour (¢/kWh). The Commission pro- poses to adjust the base amount to 13.42¢/kWh. The proposed 13.42¢/kWh base amount is a cal- culation of the weighted average cost of residential energy sales within Fairbanks, Anchorage and Juneau during calendar year 2010. The utilities providing service to these areas during 2010 were Chugach Electric Association, Inc. (Chugach); Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. (MEA); and the Municipality of Anchorage d/b/a Municipal Light and Power Department (ML&P) in Anchorage; Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc. (GVEA) in Fairbanks; and Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AEL&P) in Juneau. The pro- posed 13.42¢/kWh base amount calculations are as follows:

Photo by Virginia Degnan Total Total % Total Weighted CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION— Amos Oxereok of White Moun- Total Residential tain finished a reading training seminar for the Bering Strait School Residential Residential Residential Average per Sales District. Sales (kWh) Sales ($) (kWh) kWh Utility ($/kWh) AEL&P 131,097,000 $14,020,383 $0.1069 13.00% $0.0142 Chugach 537,763,840 $71,379,152 $0.1327 54.50% $0.0722 The City of Shishmaref is soliciting proposals for a Community Site Assessment Feasibility Study to evaluate the viability of at GVEA 63,315,430 $12,956,685 $0.2046 6.44% $0.0131 least alternative community sites for long term habitation. MEA 112,714,077 $15,664,086 $0.1390 11.31% $0.0158 Determination of the site selection will be chosen by the community of Shishmaref. The qualified contractor will: ML&P 143,473,000 $18,576,036 $0.1295 14.75% $0.0188 Total 988,363,346 $132,596,341 100.00% $0.1342 1. Develop physical, social, economic, and community sustainability criteria for site selection. Any interested person may present written statements or arguments relevant to the proposed action by writing to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, 701 West Eighth Avenue, Suite 300, Anchor- 2. Facilitate the communityʼs selection of three alternative age, Alaska 99501 so that comments are received by 4:30 p.m., June 27, 2011. Comments may also relocation sites, based on the established criteria. be filed electronically on the Commissionʼs website under the public notice section via our website at: 3. Conduct feasibility studies of the alternative sites which will https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/PublicNoticesComments.aspx. guide the communityʼs selection of a preferred relocation site. Please reference Docket No. U-11-069 in the subject line of your comments. The feasibility studies will consider the potential of the sites from the perspective of cultural/socio-economic needs of the In addition, a public hearing will be held on June 28, 2011, in the Commissionʼs hearing community, alternative energy, cost, development potential and room, 701 West Eighth Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska to consider comments on the proposed action. investigated for long term sustainability of the site. Individuals wishing to present oral comments at the public hearing are requested to notify the com- mission of that intent by June 27, 2011; however, such notification is not mandatory. Individuals or 4. Make recommendations on a schedule and actions to follow, groups of people with disabilities, who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or including land acquisition and the initial steps in establishing alternative communication formats, please contact Joyce McGowan at 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800- pioneer infrastructure. Recommendations will include potential 390-2782, or TTY (907) 276-4533 by June 21, 2011. funding sources. Additional information about the calculation of the proposed base amount may be obtained To obtain a full Request for Proposals, please contact us at the from Tariff Section Staff at the Commissionʼs office at 701 West Eighth Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, address and phone number listed below. Selection of contractor Alaska 99501. The Commissionʼs telephone number is (907) 276-6222, email address is will be made by June 17, 2011. Sealed proposals are due prior [email protected]. The Commission, after the deadline stated above, will either adopt this or other to 12:00 noon on June 10, 2011 at the following location: proposals dealing with the same subject without further notice, or decide to take no action on them. DATED at Anchorage, Alaska, this 7th day of June, 2011. City of Shishmaref PO Box 72083 REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA Shishmaref, AK 99772 Phone: (907) 649-3781/4811 Robert M. Pickett Email: [email protected] Chairman 5/26 6/9-16 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011 17

Spare the Spam text messages Notice of Special Annual Meeting sage spam by utilizing simple steps: place trust, BBB is a neutral not-for- Election of Shareholders Courtesy of the Better Business Register Phones: Visit profit organization supported by Bureau www.donotcall.gov to register Mary's Igloo Native Corporation BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB ANCHORAGE— Text messaging phones on the National Do Not Call provides ethical business standards, has become a mainstream form of Registry to prevent unsolicited text BBB Business Reviews, Charity Re- Maryʼs Igloo Native Corporation (MINC) Special communication for many, so conse- messages and phone calls. Violators views, complaint handling, market- quently, solicitors are utilizing it too. can be reported to this same re- Annual Meeting Election of Shareholders will be place events and tips. For more “Unwanted, unsolicited text mes- source. information, contact BBB or visit held on June 25, 2011 in Teller, Alaska at 1 p.m. sages can be costly and annoying,” Understand Permissions: Regard- www.bbb.org. at the Teller Bingo Hall or wherever designated said Robert W.G. Andrew, CEO of less of National Do Not Call Reg- Better Business Bureau serving istry participation, consumers who by the Board of Directors. All Shareholders are Alaska, Oregon and Western Wash- have given prior consent or have an urged to attend. ington. “Preventing spam entirely established business relationship may be impossible, but there are with the sender are not protected Refreshments and door prizes will be provided ways to reduce it.” under the Telephone Consumer Pro- The Telephone Consumer Protec- tection Act. Many retail stores ask during the Election of Directors. If you have any tion Act and Controlling the Assault for phone numbers at checkout; questions or concerns contact the MINC office at of Non-Solicited Pornography and while some are gathering demo- (907)642-2308 or Fax (907) 642-2039. Office Marketing Act—also known as the graphics, others are sending shop- CAN-SPAM Act—were developed pers text messages. Before releasing hours are as follows: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (noon) and to curb mounting unwanted com- numbers, ask if they’re required and 1 p.m - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please return the mercial advertising. According to the how they’ll be used. proxy form by June 16, 2011 if interested to run Federal Communications Commis- Block Messages: Contact wireless as a Board of Director for MINC. sion: providers. Many allow users to re- 6/9-16-23 • Unwanted “commercial mes- fuse messages from certain delivery sages” sent to cell phones from on- types. Ask providers for help with re- line communications, such as email ducing and reporting spam. and Internet addresses, are prohib- Don’t Talk Back: Spammers ited. thrive on feedback, so don’t respond The State of Alaska, Department of • “Short messages” sent from one to unknown text messages. If exces- mobile phone to another, without the sive unwanted messages continue, Transportation & Public Facilities would like to use of an Internet address, are not consider changing phone numbers. covered by the FCC ban. Learn more about protecting infor- remind the public that LONG TERM PARKING • Auto-dialers are prohibited when mation at bbb.org. sending unwanted text messages to Better Business Bureau serving at the Nome Airport is Restricted to 30 days. wireless phones. Alaska, Oregon and Western Wash- Consumers can reduce text mes- ington: Working to advance market- Longer periods need permission from the airport management at (907) 443-2500. For news anytime, find us Online at Vehicles in Violation are subject to www.nomenugget.net impoundment per 17 AAC 45.020(d), 17 AAC 45.115 (e), 17 AAC 45.090.

State of Alaska, Department of Transportation & PUBLIC NOTICE Public Facilities, Northern Region, Western PORT COMMISSION SEAT APPOINTMENTS District, Maintenance & Operations, Aviation Port Commission has two seats up for 6/9-16 appointment. Anyone interested on serving on the Port Commission should submit an application to the City Clerkʼs Office by Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM. Applications are available at City Hall or on the City of Nome website: www.nomealaska.org Please call 443-6603 for more information. 5/26;6/2-9-16 Notice No trespassing on Lot 4. US Survey No. 8877 Alaska situated on the left bank of Niukluk River at the village of Council, Alaska. Containing 79.97 acres as shown on plat survey accepted October 17, 1986. 6/9-16-23-30

Land Department P.O. Box 905, Nome, AK 99762 The SNC Land Department Has moved from the old location 400 Bering Street, 2nd Floor to the new location 214 Front Street, 3rd Floor as of May 25, 2011.

New summer hours as of June 6, 2011 Monday & Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (We are open during lunch time.) Tuesday - Thursday the office is closed for field work.

Any questions, please contact 387-1224 or 304-5028 cell.

Thank you for your patience. 6/9-16 4/6-8/25 18 THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET

SWANS ON SOUND— Three tundra swans on Safety Sound in late May. Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff Court

Week ending 6/10 (Charges) Dismissed by State: count 4 (004); Any appearance or performance bond ted to the custody of the Commissioner of Corrections to serve: 004: 5 days with 5 Civil is exonerated; 90 days, 90 days suspended; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay days suspended; Count 005: 5 days with 5 days suspended; Fine: 001: $2,000 with Capital One Bank (USA) NA vs. Okbaok, Stella; Debt - District Court $50 through this court within 10 days; Jail Surcharge: $100 with $100 suspended; $1,500 suspended; Unsuspended $500 is to be paid by 6/1/112; 002: $1,000 with Minor Party vs. Mike, Shane; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte Without Children Probation until 6/18/13; Comply with all court orders listed above by the deadlines $1,000 suspended; 004: Fined $2,000 with $1,000 suspended; Unsuspended Small Claims stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for violation of probation; No violations of law; $1,000 is to be paid by 6/1/12; 006: Fined $250 with $0 suspended; Unsuspended Cornerstone Credit Services, LLC vs. Crowe, Scott A.; SC More Than $2500: 1 Deft. Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Subject to warrantless breath testing at re- $250 to be paid by 6/1/12; Police Training Surcharge: to be paid within 10 days: Cert Mail quest of any peace officer for a period of 2 years from date of this judgment 001, 002, 004, 005: $50 (Misd); 006: $10 (Infrac); Suspended Jail Surcharge: counts Criminal (6/18/11). 004 and 005: $100 with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, State of Alaska v. Tyler Jack (5/9/88); 2NO-10-382CR Order to Modify or Revoke Pro- State of Alaska v. Troy Otton (12/22/91); 2NO-11-141CR Count 2: DUI; Date of offense: in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; License bation; ATN: 110129328; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term re- 3/18/11; Counts (Charges) Dismissed: count 4 (004); 45 days, 42 days suspended; Actions: hunting license and privileges are revoked until 6/7/13; Not intended to re- voked and imposed: 15 days, release or bail conditions remain in effect until Report by 7/1/11 to AMCC; Pay to Clerk of Court: Fine $1500 with $0 suspended; strict defendant from marine mammal subsistence hunting under Federal law; Resti- defendant reports to serve sentence by 7/1/11; Any appearance or performance Amount due: $1500, due date: 6/1/12; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with $0 sus- tution: Defendant is ordered to pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Judgment bond is exonerated; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, An- pended; $75 due in 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit, AGs Office, Anchorage: Initial and to apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund dividend, if eligible, each year until resti- chorage. Jail Surcharge: $50 per case with $0 suspended; $50 due; Suspended Jail Sur- tution is paid in full; Other: The following items are forfeit to the State: The seized State of Alaska v. Tyler Jack (5/9/88); 2NO-11-180CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: charge: $100 per case, $100 suspended; Cost of Imprisonment: $330 (1st offense), game or any parts thereof: bear heads, paws, claws; Equipment used in or in aid False Information; Charge 002: Criminal Trespass 2; Filed by the DAs Office 6/7/11. $0 suspended; Full amount ordered due; Complete Substance Abuse Treatment of the violation: Ruger M77 .375 caliber rifle; Probation for 2 years (date of judgment: State of Alaska v. Crystal Ozenna (11/14/84); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; Assessment: Contact other: NSBHS within 30 days; Complete screening, evalua- 6/7/11); Comply with all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; ATN: 110129445; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked tion and recommended program; You are responsible for costs; File proof by 7/15/11 Commit no fish and game violations during this probationary period. and imposed: 15 days; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original that you received an assessment, and file proof by 9/30/11 that you followed all as- State of Alaska v. Lance Sampson (12/22/72); 2NO-11-227CR Notice of Dismissal; judgment remain in effect. sessment recommendations; Obey Driverʼs License Directives: Driverʼs licensed Charge 003: Over Limit; Filed by the DAs Office 6/7/11. State of Alaska v. Melissa Ann Rookok (2/15/90); Possession, Control, or Consumption revoked for 90 days; Concurrent with DMV action; Use an Ignition Interlock Device: State of Alaska v. Thomas G. Sampson (11/16/85); 2NO-11-228CR Count 001: Taking of Alcohol by Person Under 21, First offense; Fine: $200 with $0 suspended; Un- After you regain privilege to drive or obtain a limited license, you must use an igni- Bear Cub And Female Bears With Cubs Prohibited; Count 002: Failure To Salvage suspended $200 to be paid to the court by 11/6/11; Probation until 6/6/12; Comply tion interlock device (IID) as directed in the IID Information Sheet (CR-483) for 6 Brown Bear Hide And Skull; Count 003: Hunt/Trap/Deal Fur w/o License; Date of of- with all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; May not consume months; Probation for 2 years (date of judgment: 6/8/11); Obey all direct court or- fenses: 3/27/11; Binding plea agreement; Jail: Committed to the custody of the Com- inhalants or possess or consume controlled substances or alcoholic beverages, ex- ders listed above by the deadlines stated; Commit no jailable offenses; Do no pos- missioner of Corrections to serve: 002: 5 days with 5 days suspended; Fine: 001: cept as provided in AS 04.16.051(b). sess or consume alcohol for a period ending 2 years from date of this judgment $2,000 with $1,500 suspended; Unsuspended $500 is to be paid by 6/1/112; 002: State of Alaska v. Cade Leggett (10/22/81); Drunken Person on Licensed Premises; (6/8/11). $2,000 with $1,000 suspended; Unsuspended $1,000 to be paid by 6/1/12; 003: Date of offense: 6/4/11; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance State of Alaska v. Troy Otton (12/22/91); 2NO-11-141CR Count 3: Driving Without Valid Fined $250 with $0 suspended; Unsuspended $250 to be paid by 6/1/12; Police bond is exonerated; 12 days with all but time served “approximately 2” days have License; Date of offense: 3/18/11; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dis- Training Surcharge: to be paid within 10 days: 001, 002: $50 (Misd); 003: $10 (In- been served; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended missed by State: count 4 (004); Any appearance or performance bond is exoner- frac); Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 with $100 suspended; Must be paid if pro- $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: ated; 10 days, 10 days suspended; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 bation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation until 12/6/11; Shall through this court within 10 days; Jail Surcharge: $100 with $100 suspended; Pro- sentenced to jail; License Actions: hunting license and privileges are revoked until comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall not consume alcohol. bation until 6/18/13; Comply with all court orders listed above by the deadlines 6/7/12; Not intended to restrict defendant from marine mammal subsistence hunt- State of Alaska v. Deborah Reuteria-Voss (3/12/62); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for violation of probation; No violations of law; ing under Federal law; Restitution: Defendant is ordered to pay restitution as stated Drunk on Licensed Premises; Charge 002: Criminal Trespass 2° Filed by the DAs Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Subject to warrantless breath testing at re- in the Restitution Judgment and to apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund dividend, Office 6/6/11. quest of any peace officer for a period of 2 years from date of this judgment (6/8/11). if eligible, each year until restitution is paid in full; Other: The following items are for- State of Alaska v. Delight Lillie Aukon (3/22/87); Dismissal; Forgery 2°; Date of offense: State of Alaska v. Troy Otton (12/22/91); 2NO-11-141CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge feit to the State: The seized game or any parts thereof: bear heads, paws, claws; 12/4/08; Minute Order; On this date (6/3/11) in open court the Prosecuting Attorney 004: Reckless Driving; Filed by the DAs Office 6/8/11. Equipment used in or in aid of the violation: Ruger M77 .30-06 caliber rifle; Proba- for the State of Alaska gave notice that the State does not intend to proceed with a State of Alaska v. Michael Cyril Pete (6/25/91); 2NO-11-64CR Count 1: DUI; Date of of- tion for 1 year (date of judgment: 6/7/11); Comply with all direct court orders listed preliminary hearing in this matter; On motion of the defense, the Court hereby dis- fense: 1/31/11; Counts (Charges) Dismissed: count 2 (002); 45 days, 42 days sus- above by the deadlines stated; Commit no fish and game violations during the pro- misses the above named case for failure to timely proceed with preliminary hear- pended; Time already served; Pay to Clerk of Court: Fine $1500 with $0 suspended; bation period. ing pursuant to Rule 5/5.1; Accordingly, it is ordered that as to said charge defendant Amount due: $1500, due date: 11/30/11; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with $0 State of Alaska v. Justin L. Fagerstrom (8/3/82); Unlawful Possession or Transportation be released from custody, any bond executed on behalf of the defendant be exon- suspended; $75 due in 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit, AGs Office, Anchorage: Ini- of Game; Date of offense: 3/27/11; Binding Plea Agreement; Police training sur- erated, and any cash or other security posted as bail be refunded to the depositor. tial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case with $0 suspended; $50 due; Suspended Jail Sur- charge due in 10 days: $50 (Misd); Fined: $200 with $0 suspended; Unsuspended State of Alaska v. Ryan T. Antoghame (10/16/76); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: As- charge: $100 per case, $100 suspended; Cost of Imprisonment: $330 (1st offense), $200 to be paid by 6/1/12; The following items are forfeited to the State: The seized sault 4° Filed by the DAs Office 6/2/11. $0 suspended; Full amount ordered due; Complete Substance Abuse Treatment game or any parts thereof: bear claw. State of Alaska v. Kyle Booshu (12/28/80); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: Assessment: Contact other: NSBHS within 20 days; Complete screening, evalua- State of Alaska v. Larry F. Fagerstrom Jr. (2/13/84); 2NO-11-230CR Count 001: Taking 109059804; Violated conditions of probation; Probation terminated; Suspended jail tion and recommended program; You are responsible for costs; File proof by 7/15/11 Bear Cub And Female Bears With Cubs Prohibited; Count 003: Hunt/Trap/Deal Fur term revoked and imposed: All remaining time. that you received an assessment, and file proof by 9/30/11 that you followed all as- w/o License; Date of offenses: 3/27/11; Binding plea agreement; Fine: 001: $2,000 State of Alaska v. Nancy Raymond (2/28/67); When Attendance Compulsory; 8/27/10; sessment recommendations; Obey Driverʼs License Directives: Driverʼs licensed with $1,500 suspended; Unsuspended $500 is to be paid by 6/1/12; 003: Fined Charge Disposition: 6/3/11 MO: Default Judgment Multiple Charges; Charge Dis- revoked for 90 days; Concurrent with DMV action; Use an Ignition Interlock Device: $250 with $0 suspended; Unsuspended $250 to be paid by 6/1/12; Police Training position: Failure to Appear, Default Judgment; Fine: $1,000; Surcharge: $10; Default After you regain privilege to drive or obtain a limited license, you must use an igni- Surcharge: to be paid within 10 days: 001: $50 (Misd); 003: $10 (Infrac); Suspended Judgment Amount: $25; Count 1 and 2: $500 each; Police Training Surcharge: $10; tion interlock device (IID) as directed in the IID Information Sheet (CR-483) for 6 Jail Surcharge: $100 with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked Default Judgment Fee: $25; Total due immediately: $1035. months; Probation for 2 years (date of judgment: 6/8/11); Obey all direct court or- and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Li- State of Alaska v. Serge Ustaszewski; When Attendance Compulsory; 8/27/10; Charge ders listed above by the deadlines stated; Commit no jailable offenses; Do no pos- cense Actions: hunting license and privileges are revoked until 6/7/12; Not intended Disposition: 6/3/11 MO: Default Judgment Multiple Charges; Charge Disposition: sess or consume alcohol for a period ending 2 years from date of this judgment to restrict defendant from marine mammal subsistence hunting under Federal law; Failure to Appear, Default Judgment; Fine: $1,000; Surcharge: $10; Default Judg- (6/8/11). Restitution: Defendant is ordered to pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Judg- ment Amount: $25; Count 1 and 2: $500 each; Police Training Surcharge: $10; De- State of Alaska v. Michael Cyril Pete (6/25/91); 2NO-11-64CR Dismissal—Count II only; ment and to apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund dividend, if eligible, each year fault Judgment Fee: $25; Total due immediately: $1035. Count II: Habitual Minor Consuming; Dismissed by the DAs Office 6/9/11. until restitution is paid in full; Other: The following items are forfeit to the State: The State of Alaska v. Tommie James Otten (7/30/73); Assault 4°; DV; Date of offense: State of Alaska v. Burl Johnson (5/31/64); 2NO-11-210CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge seized game or any parts thereof: bear heads, paws, claws; Probation for 1 year 5/5/11; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond is exoner- 001: Assault 3; Filed by the DAs Office 6/8/11. (date of judgment: 6/7/11); Comply with all direct court orders listed above by the ated; 180 days, 120 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 days shall be served with State of Alaska v. Burl Johnson (5/31/64); 2NO-11-210CR Count 2: Misconduct In- deadlines stated; Commit no fish and game violations during the probation period. defendant remanded to AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall volving Weapons 4°; Date of offense: 4/23/11; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts State of Alaska v. Larry Fagerstrom (2/13/84); 2NO-11-230CR Notice of Dismissal; pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police (Charges) Dismissed by State: count 1 (001); Any appearance or performance bond Charge 002: Unlawful Possession of Game; Filed by the DAs Office 6/7/11. Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation is exonerated; 120 days, 90 days suspended; Unsuspended 30 days shall be State of Alaska v. Jamone Cross (12/22/82); Judgment and Order of Commitment/Pro- until 6/18/14; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to served with defendant reporting to AMCC not later than 6/22/11; Forfeit firearm bation; Count 001: Assault 3 – Commit Assault 4, 2+ Convictions; Date of offense: warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no (shotgun) to State; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsus- 1/3/11; DV; The following charges were dismissed pursuant to Criminal rule 43(a): violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol, nor have alcohol in his res- pended $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Count 002: Assault 4° - Reckless Injure; Count 003: Crim Mischief 4-Prop Dam $50- idence, nor enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation until $499; Date of offenses: 1/3/11; Count 001: 24 months, 12 months suspended; Any warrantless breath testing at request of any peace officer for alcohol. 6/8/12; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall not con- unsuspended time is to be served immediately; Defendant is to be credited for time State of Alaska v. Logan Mosquito (12/2/90); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Crimi- sume alcohol; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of already served in this case; Police Training Surcharge: pay to the court the follow- nal Mischief; Charge 002: Furnishing; Filed by the DAs Office 6/7/11. probation. ing surcharge pursuant to AS 12.55.039 within 10 days: Count 001: $100; Initial Jail State of Alaska v. Eli Mendenhall (5/4/76); 2NO-11-184CR Criminal Trespass 1°; Date State of Alaska v. Thomas Punguk (9/27/43); Drunken Person on Licensed Premises; Surcharge: Defendant was arrested and taken to a correctional facility or is being of offense: 4/10/11; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond Date of offense: 6/7/11; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 4 ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defendant is exonerated; 60 days, 60 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 sus- days, 3 days suspended; Unsuspended 1 day shall not exceed time served; Jail immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to the Depart- pended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, An- Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days ment of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: Defendant is chorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid being placed on probation; therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the defendant pay an ad- days; Probation until 6/8/13; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines through this court within 10 days; Probation until 8/8/11; Shall comply with all court ditional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is suspended, and must stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of proba- orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no violations of law. only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in connection with the revo- tion; Shall not return to the residence of P.S.; Shall not possess or consume alco- State of Alaska v. Olga Adams (7/19/76); Harassment 2°; Date of offense: 3/26/11; cation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time is or- hol; Participate in and complete recommended treatment and aftercare. Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 30 dered served; DNA IDENTIFICATION: If this conviction is for a “crime against a State of Alaska v. Eli Mendenhall (5/4/76); 2NO-11-214CR Violating Release Condi- days, 30 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay un- person” as defined in AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35. The de- tions; Date of offense: 4/25/11; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or per- suspended $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training fendant is ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registration System when re- formance bond is exonerated; 5 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 5 days Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation until quested to do so by a health care professional acting on behalf of the state, and to have been served; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended 6/9/12; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- provide oral samples for the DNA Registration System when requested by a cor- $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no vi- rectional, probation, parole, or peace officer; IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days. olations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct or domestic violence; Shall not that an Interstate Transfer be completed; IT IS ORDERED that, after serving any State of Alaska v. Morgan Jack (9/11/88); Disorderly Conduct; Date of offense: 3/4/11; contact, directly or indirectly, R.D. without consent. term of incarceration imposed, the defendant is placed on probation for 2 years Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 10 State of Alaska v. Darrell Murray (4/23/90); Dismissal; Count I: Misconduct Involving under the following conditions: General and Special Conditions of Probation set, as days, 10 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay un- Weapons 2°; Count III: Misconduct Involving Weapons 4°; Filed by the DAs Office stated in order; Any appearance or performance bond in this case: is exonerated. suspended $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training 5/31/11. Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation until State of Alaska v. Lance L. Sampson (12/22/72); 2NO-11-227CR Count 001 and 002: 12/8/11; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no Taking Bear Cub And Female Bears With Cubs Prohibited; Count 004 and 005: Fail- violations of law. ure To Salvage Brown Bear Hide And Skull; Count 006: Hunt/Trap/Deal Fur w/o Li- State of Alaska v. Troy Otton (12/22/91); 2NO-11-141CR Count 1: Failure to Stop at Di- cense; Date of offenses: 3/27/11; Dismissed: Count 003: Hunting Seasons And Bag rection of Peace Officer; Date of offense: 3/18/11; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts Limits For Brown Bear Unit 22A (A)(B)(C); Binding plea agreement; Jail: Commit-

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FAST RUNNERS— The notoriously fast Schmidt kids Sam, Tara and Rosa (left to CANINE RUNNER—Wes Perkins’ daughter Darcee and her dog UNICYCLE— Sterling Buffas right) participated in the “Run for Wes” event on Saturday. “Coco” enjoyed the great weather and the many people that came showed his skill biking the six- out to support the Perkins family. mile course on his unicycle. Nome ran for Wes

Nomeites turn out in droves to raise funds for Wes Perkins’ recovery

Story and photos by land took the bullhorn and gave a Nome Volunteer Fire Department’s Diana Haecker brief speech, reminding everybody chefs served up 200 hot dogs and 300 There was a major traffic jam on about Wes Perkins’ years of leading pieces of chicken, donated by AC, the Nome-Council Highway, lasting the Nome Volunteer Fire Department Safeway, Nome Trading and the for a couple hours on Saturday after- and putting in countless hours of help- Bering Sea Lions Club. Kids inde- noon. More than 200 runners, bikers ing others in distress. pendently set up a lemonade stand and walkers took over the three-mile “Wes has run for us, so today, and Amber Gray said they raised stretch of road from the east end of we’re gonna run for Wes,” said Han- $210 for Perkins from their lemonade town to the Nome River Bridge and deland. With that, people of all ages sales during the event. back. From the Nome Bridge it took off, biking on all sorts of con- After everybody was fed and wa- looked like an unbroken chain of peo- traptions including tag-alongs and tered, the event ended with a drawing ple running, biking and walking on unicycles. Families with strollers, of door prizes and the grand prize – a the road all the way to Nome. dogs wearing the special made “Run wolf pelt – was donated by Wesley They all turned out for a good for Wes” t-shirts and kids zooming Perkins himself. The lucky winners cause and this time it was for Nome’s back and forth on bikes took part in were the Rolland Trowbridge family. own Wes Perkins. the run. According to O’Connor, Wes Just after news broke that Wes In the end, organizer Katie O’Con- Perkins’ son Casey Perkins also or- Perkins had been mauled by a bear nor said that she had hoped to bring ganized a softball fundraiser in the DOUBLE POWER— Keith Conger had some help from his daughter near Skookum Pass in mid-May, in $5,000. But after all was counted, Mat-Su valley last weekend. Mallory biking the six-mile course from the East End Park to the Nome Katie O’Connor had the idea to put on the event raised $12,600 for Wes. River Bridge during the “Run for Wes” event. the “Run for Wes” to raise money for O’Connor said that the NVFD, Perkins’ recovery. Sandra Rowe and Cheri Kruschek Perkins underwent surgery and is helped set up for the event. Stores, air- still at the Seattle Harborview Med- lines, Nome organizations and indi- ical Center. viduals donated door prizes and food. As participants gathered at the East After participants came off the road End Park before noon, John Hande- and returned to East End Park, the

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